Set up tents, master our stove skills while cooking a tasty dinner, and our water purification skills while drinking from Buck Creek

Relax in our camp chairs with wine and whiskey

SATURDAY

Kick off our day with hearty oats, coffee and tea, or (our personal fave) a hobo mocha

Hike 3.4 miles sans backpacks, switchbacking up 3150' and basking in the views until we reach the summit of Saddle Mountain. Then we'll head back down to camp a second night at Buck Creek (Day 2 Distance/Elevation Profile | 6.8 miles total)

Gather wood and build a campfire to cozy up to (conditions permitting)

Cook dinner and relax with awesome friends and conversation

Photo by Alyx Shwarz

SUNDAY

Leisurely breakfast and our final camp break-down

Hike 5.1 miles along the ocean back to our cars

Beach celebration picnic and Closing Ceremonies

Mid-afternoon departure for the Bay Area*

*Exact arrival time depends on our hiking speed and traffic, but anticipate an after-dinner arrival.

GUIDES RESERVE THE OPTION TO MODIFY TRIP ITINERARIES AS NECESSARY DUE TO WEATHER, ILLNESS, INJURY OR OTHER UNFORESEEN INCIDENTS.

FIRST-TIME TRAIL MAVEN? YOU GOT THIS.

Every single Trail Mavens trip starts with strangers. But don't worry - if you're nervous about not knowing anyone or not being skilled enough, every woman says this before they go.

To feel more confident before signing on, read our (extremely detailed) FAQs for all the intel you need.

Items in bold provided at no additional cost for any women who does not have her own.

+ bathrooms and hygiene

Trail Mavens follows Leave No Trace principles, and we'll be pooping into catholes in the backcountry and packing out all our toilet paper and feminine hygiene products.

No need to change your plans because of your period. Period. For more detailed info on managing your time of the month in the outdoors, we recommend these posts by Snowqueen and Scout and REI.

+ transportation

Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the Lost Coast, a four and a half hour drive from the Bay Area without traffic, but we help coordinate carpools for ladies leaving from SF and Oakland. Each passenger will contribute to her driver to cover gas and wear & tear.

If no trip participants/insufficient trip participants own cars, we'll share contact information so you can band together and split a rental.

your Investment: $445 [$425 before March 11]

trip fee includes...

... guided, hands-on outdoor skills instruction and facilitation from a Wilderness First Responder-certified guide, plus access to the collective brilliance of your group

... all the gear you need, just in case you don't have any; just bring clothes, a toothbrush, and a solid pair of hiking boots

... a contribution back to the King's Range Conservation Area, to preserve and protect it for future generations

PAYMENT PLANS

We don't want finances to ever be the thing that gets in the way of you experiencing a Trail Mavens trip. With that in mind, we offer installment plans, so you can spread out trip payment over three months. Sound appealing? Email us at hello@trailmavens.com and we'll get you set up.